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2025 Isle of Man TT Races - Guide

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29.05.2025

 

The biggest two weeks of the motorcycling calendar is here, the event every motorcyclist looks forward to each and every year… the Isle of Man TT is back. But, if you can’t travel to the Mountain Course for the event, then BikeSocial have you covered with all the TV times, radio times and practice & race reports across the two weeks.

 

How to watch LIVE TT coverage

Fans of the TT will no doubt already know about TT+ but for those who don’t, it is the TT’s dedicated streaming service where you can watch all the live action from each practice session and race. The cost of this? Just £23.99, yes you read that right, under £25 for more than 40 hours of TT racing.

But when will the coverage start? And where can catch all the action we hear you ask. Well, simply head to the 2025 TT+ Live Pass and sign up, which initially is free and you can indulge in a host of video features that are currently available.

To catch all the LIVE action from Monday 26th May '25, simply pay your £23.99 and you’ll be one of the thousands to watch it live. But the beauty of subscribing to TT+ is that if you can’t catch all the live action, whether you are at work or you’ve been told that you’re going shopping, then you can relive all the action as soon as you get home as the full, interrupted coverage will be available to watch on demand.

 

Live TT+ Schedule*

Monday 26th May 2025

Coverage starts at 10:30

Monday 26th May 2025

Coverage continues at 13:30

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Coverage starts at 18:15

Wednesday 28th May 2025

Coverage starts at 18:15

Thursday 29th May 2025

Coverage starts at 18:15

Friday 30th May 2025

Coverage starts 12:30

Saturday 31st May 2025

Coverage starts at 10:15

Sunday 1st June 2025

Coverage starts at 13:00

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Coverage starts at 10:30

Wednesday 4th June 2025

Coverage begins at 10:30

Friday 6th June 2025

Coverage starts at 10:30

Saturday 7th June 2025

Coverage starts at 10:30

*All times are subject to change

 

2025 Isle of Man TT - Practice & Qualifying Schedule*

 

Monday 26th May 2025

Free Practice

Newcomers' Speed Control Lap

10:40

Supersport & Supertwin (Untimed)

10:55

Superbike & Superstock (Untimed)

11:35

Sidecars (Untimed)

12:20

Monday 26th May 2025

Qualifying 1

Supersport & Supertwin

13:45

Superbike & Superstock

14:30

Sidecar

15:20

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Qualifying 2

Superbike & Superstock

18:30

Supersport & Supertwin

19:20

Sidecar

20:10

Wednesday 28th May 2025

Qualifying 3

Superbike, Superstock & Supersport

18:30

Sidecar

20:10

Thursday 29th May 2025

Qualifying 4

Superbike & Superstock

18:30

Supersport & Supertwin

19:20

Sidecar

20:10

Friday 30th May 2025

Qualifying 5

Sidecar

13:00

Supersport & Supertwin

13:45

Superbike & Superstock

14:45

 

 

2025 Isle of Man TT Race Schedule*

 

Date

Race

Laps

Saturday, 31st May 2025

Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1

4

3Wheeling.Media Sidecar TT Race 1

3

Sunday, 1st June 2025

RST Superbike TT Race

6

Tuesday 3 June 2025

RL360 Superstock TT Race 1

Metzeler Supertwin TT Race 1

3

Wednesday, 4th June 2025

Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2

3

3Wheeling.Media Sidecar TT Race 2

3

Friday, 6th June 2025

Opul Superstock TT Race 2

3

Entire Cover Insurance TT Race 2

3

Saturday, 7th June 2025

Milwaukee Senior TT Race

6

 

 *All times are subject to change

  

Who will host TT coverage?

As of previous years the broadcast team will remain largely unchanged for 2025, however there have been some subtle tweaks for this years’ event.

Matt Roberts, Grace Webb and Rick Faragher will be broadcasting the event from across the TT paddock, within the TT studio based in the heart of the fan park.

As well as the regular faces on camera, there will be two familiar voices behind the microphone as Steve Day and James Whitham both return to the TT commentary box for 2025. The dynamic duo will be bringing live commentary of all practice sessions and races on TT+.

The support team will also consist of former TT racers Cameron Donald, Mark Miller, Patrick Farrance and Steve Plater. The team will also be joined by the most successful TT sidecar passenger, Tom Birchall, with Lee Johnston adding extra knowledge from a two-wheeled perspective.

 

Where can I see free-to-air TV Highlights?

If you’re not interested in watching the 2025 Isle of Man TT races live, and just want to catch up on all the best bits with highlights then ITV 4 is still the place to go to.

Please note the TV times below will updated with new information when we receive it.

Friday 30th May 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Qualifying HighlightsITV422:00 – 23:05

Saturday 31st May 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Qualifying HighlightsITV401:00 – 01:55
Qualifying HighlightsITV411:30 – 12:30
Isle of Man TT: Supersport Race 1ITV421:00 – 22:00

Sunday 1st June 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Isle of Man TT: Supersport Race 1ITV401:35 – 02:30
Isle of Man TT: Supersport Race 1ITV412:00 – 12:55
Isle of Man TT: Superbike RaceITV421:00 – 23:00

Monday 2nd June 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Isle of Man TT: Superbike RaceITV410:25 – 12:25
Isle of Man TT: Sidecar Race 1ITV421:00 – 22:00

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Isle of Man TT: Sidecar Race 1ITV400:10 – 01:05
Isle of Man TT: Sidecar Race 1ITV411:30 – 12:30
Isle of Man TT: Superstock Race 1ITV421:00 – 22:00

Wednesday 4th June 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Isle of Man TT: Superstock Race 1ITV401:00 – 01:55
Isle of Man TT: Superstock Race 1ITV411:30 – 12:30
Isle of Man TT: Supersport Race 2ITV421:00 – 22:00

Thursday 5th June 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Isle of Man TT: Supersport Race 2ITV401:15 – 02:15
Isle of Man TT: Supersport Race 2ITV411:25 – 12:25
Isle of Man TT: Supertwin Race 1ITV421:00 – 22:00

Friday 6th June 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Isle of Man TT: Supertwin Race 1ITV401:55 – 02:45
Isle of Man TT: Supertwin Race 1ITV411:25 – 12:30
Isle of Man TT: Superstock Race 2ITV423:00 – 00:00

Saturday 7th June 2025

ProgrammeChannelTime (BST)
Isle of Man TT: Superstock Race 2ITV402:00 – 02:55
Isle of Man TT: Superstock Race 2ITV411:35 – 12:35
Isle of Man TT: Senior TT HighlightsITV423:00 – 01:00

Sunday coverage to be confirmed.

 

Where can I find TT Radio Coverage?

Are you a nostalgic person and love to listen to all the action on the wireless courtesy of Manx Radio? Well in 2025 you can still do that, but this year it will be slightly different.

You can still expect to hear the voices of Chris Kinelly, Chris Boyde and Beth Espey, and this year the team will be joined by Dave Moore. The team will also be joined by former TT racer Jenny Tinmouth, the fastest lady around the Mountain course, to provide expert input. They will also be assisted by Tom Birchall and Pat Farrance.

 

Radio Times

Want to set your watch by the TT Radio coverage? We have all the on-air times just for you, as below, but keep tuned to Manx Radio for additional programmes following the live coverage and even TT related tunes overnight.

 

Do I have to be on the Isle of Man to listen to Manx Radio?

No, not at all. Thanks to the wonders of modern streaming, you can listen to Manx Radio's streams anywhere in the world. We've made it even easier to find by embedding the Manx Radio streaming service right in this page. Just click on the player below to hear their service. If you want to keep up with all the latest news while you're out and about you can also download the Manx Radio App for both Apple and Android.

 

Manx Radio Player

2025 Isle of Man TT - Daily Reports

You may be used to seeing our video updates with selected riders from the TT races, but for this year we've decided to do something different. So, for 2025 we'll provide you with daily reports from each day of action.

Day One (Monday May 26)

After 350 days of waiting the 2025 Isle of Man TT races was ready and waiting to get underway, with all the teams and riders eagerly anticipating their first laps of the Mountain Course. However, the Manx weather put pay to any planned activities.

The riders were all kitted up and ready to go, with the newcomers getting away on their speed controlled laps behind Milky Qualye and John Barton. But, as they entered certain sections of the 37.73-mile course rain began to fall. They successfully completed their laps, but upon returning to the pits, they were informed that practice was cancelled form the day due to the weather.

The 2025 Isle of Man TT races returns to action for night two of practice on Tuesday May 27, however, the weather once again looks wet, which means practice could be cancelled.

Day Two (Tuesday May 27)

It looked like no action would take place on day two of the 2025 Isle of Man TT races, with heavy rain fall around the Island during the morning. However, after a break in the weather and the sun shining, the first untimed practice session would get underway at 6:35pm local time.

The organisers changed the original schedule to send out the sidecars first, with Ryan and Callum Crowe heading off at number one, followed by Pete Founds and Jevon Walmsley with Ben Birchall and new passenger Paddy Rosney closely followed.

The session would see most riders completing two laps of the course, avoiding damp patches in selected parts of the circuit.

After the sidecars returned the paddock it would be the turn of the solo riders to take to the track for the first time, with Supersport and Supertwin machines out first. TT royalty Michael Dunlop and Mike Browne would lead the pack away, with a number of riders following on. Dunlop would complete one lap on his Paton before swapping for two laps on his World Supersport spec Ducati V2.

Peter Hickman was also the same, completing one lap on his Swan Yamaha R7 before pitting for two laps on his Trooper Triumph 765. It would however be a frustrating evening for reining Senior TT champ Davey Todd, who after one successful lap on his Padgetts Honda CBR600RR, swapped for his brand new Paton built by Clive Padgett and his team. After not turning a wheel during the winter in any pre-season testing, he would get as far as Ginger Hall before breaking down, meaning he would fail to get back in time to spin any laps on his 8Ten Racing BMW M1000RR.

The final session of the evening's untimed practice was for the big bikes, the Superbike and Superstock machines. Michael Dunlop was the busiest of riders, completing one lap on his World Superbike spec BMW M1000RR, and then one on his superstock machine. Peter Hickman would round off the evening on his Superstock machine, completing two laps, with Honda Racing's Dean Harrison and John McGuinness successfully rounding off their practice programmes on their big bikes.

Due to the nature of the session no times were made available, but from now on in the clock will be running for all riders, and from Wednesday night we'll know who is doing is what at TT 2025.

Day 3 (Wednesday May 28)

Day three of action at the Isle of Man got underway beneath sun-kissed skies, with a full programme of qualifying action planned and it would provide record-breaking lap speeds.

Superbike/Superstock

First out on circuit would be the big bikes, with solo riders getting 50 minutes to chase a set-up on their 1000cc machines. First away would be National Treasure John McGuinness MBE on his Honda Racing superbike followed by David Johnson on his Lee Hardy Racing Kawasaki, but it would be the man setting off number three that everyone's eyes were fixed on. Laxey resident Dean Harrison set off on his superbike like a man on a mission, recording the first ever 130-mph lap from a standing start during the first night of qualifying. But he wasn't stopping there, and went for a flying lap. As he battled with his Honda CBR1000 RR-R Fireblade it was clear that Dean was on for a fast lap, and as he crossed the line he stunned the onlooking crowd, teams and fans following from home. He recorded a 133.096-mph lap, almost two miles an hour faster than his nearest competitor, Peter Hickman.

In the Superstock category Davey Todd and the 8Ten Racing team would lead the way with a 131.231-mph lap, after failing to set a lap on night two due a breakdown on his supertwin. Harrison would then provide a late charge towards the end of the session on his superstock machine, sticking in a 131.098-mph lap to finish second. Michael Dunlop would sit third in the standings after posting a 130.387-mph lap, with Dominic Herbertson fourth.

NameTime
1. Dean Harrison (Honda Racing - SBK)17:00.733 (133.069-mph)
2. Davey Todd (8Ten Racing BMW - STK)17:15.030 (131.231-mph)
3. Dean Harrison (Honda Racing - STK)17:16.080 (131.098-mph)

Supersport

Just after 7:20pm the middleweight classes took to the Mountain Course, with Supersport and Supertwin machines getting their chance to lay down their first timed laps of TT 2025. Michael Rutter and his Bathams Ales Yamaha R7 led away the pack from pit-lane closely followed by James Hind on his 750 Suzuki, with Paul Jordan on his Jackson Racing Honda CBR600 next away. But it would be Michael Dunlop and his Milwaukee Ducati that took top spot, posting a 125.742-mph lap on his first circulation. He would then better that on his flying lap, notching up a 127.181-mph lap. Dean Harrison would end the session behind the 29-time TT winner, with a 126.436-mph lap. James Hiller would round out the top three onboard his Bournemouth Kawasaki 636, with Davey Todd fourth and Peter Hickman fifth.

Position & NameTime
1. Michael Dunlop - Milwaukee Ducati17:47.993 (127.181-mph)
2. Dean Harrison - Honda Racing17:54.285 (126.436-mph)
3. James Hillier - Bournemouth Kawasaki18:10.144 (124.596-mph)

Supertwin

The Supertwin class would see a surprise name at the top of the times, as Rob Hodson and his SMT Racing Paton grabbed top spot, from Michael Dunlop and Manxman, Michael Evans.

Hodson set the fastest lap of the session on his second flying lap after Barry Furber set the pace early on, with the man from Wigan posting 119.521-mph lap with only five minutes of the session remaining on the clock. Both Dunlop and Evans would only set one lap onboard their machines, but it would be Hodson who held onto the top of the timesheets as the flag came out.

Davey Todd and his Padgetts Paton finished the session after Tuesday's breakdown, posting a 117.634-mph lap to put him fifth, sitting inbetween Mike Browne and Peter Hickman who finished fourth and sixth respectively.

Position & NameTime
1. Rob Hodson - SMT Racing Paton18:56.437 (119.521-mph)
2. Michael Dunlop - MD Racing Paton19:00.764 (119.068-mph)
3. Michael Evans - Dafabet Racing Kawasaki19:04.813 (118.646-mph)

Sidecar

The final session of the evening was for the sidecar teams, however it would be cut short due to incoming fog over the TT mountain course after just one lap for the three-wheelers.

But it would be the Crowe brother pairing of Ryan and Callum who finished on top, notching up a 118.797-mph lap.

Position & NameTime
1. Ryan/Callum Crowe 19:03.363 (118.797-mph)
2. Pete Founds/Jevan Walmsley19:37.328 (115.37-mph)
3. Lee Crawford/Scott Hardie19:54.174 (113.742-mph)

Day Four (Thursday May 29)

Unfortunately, due to poor track conditions after heavy overnight rain fall, Thursday evening's practice session was cancelled. The organisers held off making the decision until 4:00pm, after it looked like the weather and course conditions were set to improve, but unfortunately the decision was taken to cancel the session.

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